Accu-Chek Guide Control Solution
Accu-Chek Guide Control Solution is a testing aid designed to check the accuracy and performance of your Accu-Chek Guide Blood Glucose Meter and Test Strips. It provides a known glucose level for verifying that your meter and strips are functioning correctly, ensuring reliable and consistent blood glucose readings.
Regular control testing is essential for maintaining confidence in your meter’s accuracy — particularly when opening a new vial of strips, after cleaning the meter, or when results appear inconsistent.
Product Features
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Designed for use with Accu-Chek Guide Meters and Strips only.
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Provides a reference glucose concentration to verify accuracy.
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Helps detect issues with meter performance or test strip integrity.
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Easy to use: Apply solution in place of a blood sample for testing.
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Recommended for routine quality control checks at home or in clinic.
Reasons to Use
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Ensures your glucose meter and test strips are working correctly.
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Helps maintain accurate diabetes monitoring results.
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Ideal when opening a new test strip vial or after meter maintenance.
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Suitable for both personal and professional use.
Reasons Not to Use
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Do not use with non-Accu-Chek meters.
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Avoid use past the expiry date.
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Discard the bottle 90 days after opening.
Advantages
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Trusted Accuracy: Manufactured by Roche, leaders in diabetes care.
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Simple Quality Check: Easy to perform in minutes.
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Supports Reliable Monitoring: Confirms meter and strip consistency.
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Essential for Routine Maintenance: Helps ensure confidence in test results.
Disadvantages
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Only compatible with Accu-Chek Guide meters.
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Must be used within 90 days of opening.
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Not intended for calibration or therapeutic decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is Accu-Chek Guide Control Solution used for?
It verifies that your Accu-Chek Guide Meter and Test Strips are providing accurate readings.
Q2: How do I use it?
Apply a small drop of the control solution to a test strip in the same way you would apply blood, then compare the reading to the target range printed on your test strip vial.
Q3: How often should I perform a control test?
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When you open a new vial of test strips.
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If your results seem unusual or inconsistent.
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After cleaning or servicing your meter.
Q4: Does it replace blood testing?
No, it’s a quality control tool — not for measuring your personal blood glucose levels.
Q5: Can I use it with other Accu-Chek meters?
It is specifically formulated for Accu-Chek Guide meters and strips only.
Q6: How long does it last after opening?
Discard 90 days after opening or upon expiry, whichever comes first.
Q7: How should I store it?
Store at 2–30°C, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Do not refrigerate.
Q8: How many levels are available?
Typically available in Level 1 (low) and Level 2 (high) control solutions (sold separately or together).
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL ON THE PRODUCT AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE UNLESS DIRECTED BY YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL.
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(Product SKU 122557)
| SKU | 122557 |
| Barcode # | 4015630066544 |
| Shipping Cubic | 0.000109000m3 |
| Assembled Length | 0.067m |
| Assembled Height | 0.037m |
| Assembled Width | 0.044m |
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